A unique traditional property with amazing views in Maroulas

A restored and renovated oil mill that dates back to the 19th century, transformed into a traditional house is not something you get to find every day on the real estate market.
The main structural elements of this historic property dating back to Ottoman domination are combined with other pleasing additions that came after its major reconstruction. Both fit together like a glove, fine-tuned in a masterful way that does not trade any of the authenticity elements in exchange for utility.
The total size of the house is approximately 220 m2 and it consists of a ground floor, a first, and a top floor. The top floor (28 sqm) consists of one double ensuite bedroom and a spacious terrace (67 sqm) with a pergola, barbecue, and an outdoor jacuzzi. There one can enjoy not only endless hours of relaxation but also amazing panoramic views that reach all the way to the city of Rethymno.
Down the wooden staircase to the first floor (96 sqm) where a spacious master bedroom that features a fireplace, a small living room, and an ensuite bathroom gives a strong sense of traditional luxury. A smaller ensuite bedroom and a storage room complete the arrangement of the floor.
The ground floor (96 sqm) consists of an adorable kitchen and dining area on the right side and a living area with a fireplace on the left. The living area not only offers ample space for the owners and their guests but also easy, effortless access to the upper levels through an elevator. The kitchen features custom-made wooden countertops and cupboards with an island in the middle. It is fully equipped with integrated electrical appliances. This space also features the dining area where a second entrance leads to the outside and the wooden staircase that takes you up to the first floor.
Throughout the levels of the house, beautiful wooden ceilings with their beams exposed emphasize the traditional character of the building.
Maroulas village is located in a serene area facing the sea on the heights above Rethymno surrounded by several olive groves and valleys. It is a traditional Cretan village with about 200 permanent residents (Greeks & foreigners) and strong Venetian & Turkish architectural elements. That’s why the whole village has been declared a historical monument that needs to be preserved. Amongst its rich historical heritage, visitors can discover important remains of ancient tombstones dating back to antiquity, two wonderful Venetian towers one of which is 44 meters high, a Byzantine church dedicated to the Ascension, a more recent church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and lastly a chapel right in the center of the small village square.
The village was also known for its large oil production and this is the reason why one can find quite a few restored buildings that used to operate as olive mills or warehouses that stored olives or olive oil.
Maroulas is a real time machine that takes you back in time, in the middle age, the Renaissance, and the years of Turkish occupation with its restored buildings, narrow alleys, and stone mosaics.
It is also an ideal place to meet with the locals and enjoy its tavernas and cafes.

PROPERTY CODE: RRA166